December's Gun of the Month
is a factory
inscribed Model M like new in the original box with all accessories.
The pistol bears the fine hand inscription "->R.H. ALLIS<-"
on the left side of the frame behind the serial number. It is
believed that Allis was in some way affiliated with the Allis-Chalmers
Manufacturing company.

Aside from the factory inscription, another feature that makes this pistol
extremely unique is the presence of forward facing flush nickel silver
grip medallions. When viewing either side of the pistol, the
horse on the grip medallion faces the front of the pistol. The
earliest pistols produced with these grips had the "WOOD
BLUE" label on the upper end flap of the box. These labels
were used for a very short period of time until the checkered walnut grips
became the standard grips for this model. The pistol was shipped to
Harry Stevens (of Stevens Sight fame) at Colt Patent Fire Arms Mfg. Co in
1924. Mr. Stevens was Factory Works Manager at the time of
shipment.

Close-up of factory inscription on left side of the frame, behind the serial
number and above the grip.